Brown onion
Low GI
GL 1 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- Contains natural sugars
Brown onion has a glycemic index of 10, lower than plain Whole Onion (15).
Updated May 26, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Whole Onion
- GI 15 · GL 1.4 per 100 g
Whole Onion - Boiled onionGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g canned
Canned onions - GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g diced
Diced onion - Onion petalsGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g petals
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g puree
Onion puree - Onion, frozenGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g frozen
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 40 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9.3 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.2 g |
| Natural | 4.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.02 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Rich in antioxidants
- Contains fiber
- Contains natural sugars
- Low protein content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Brown onion?
Brown onion has a glycemic index of 10 (Low) and a glycemic load of 1 per 100 g.
Is Brown onion good for people with insulin resistance?
Brown onion has a low glycemic index (10), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Whole Onion has the lowest glycemic load?
Brown onion has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Whole Onion in this database (1 per 100 g).
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